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U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
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World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News...
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From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery. Newsiline summarises this report from N...
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Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'
The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. Newsili...
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Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national sec...
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How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero...
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Number of people forced to flee their homes has dropped, U.N. report finds
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Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast
Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. N...
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Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Sp...
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Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker
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FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing...
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U.S. launches new strikes in Iran after missiles target American bases
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U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire
The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with President Trump warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiation...
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News Wrap: Bill Gates says he made 'grave error' by meeting with Epstein
In our news wrap Wednesday, Bill Gates told a congressional panel he made a "grave error in judgment" by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, Defense Secretary P...
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Pulte unqualified for DNI role, but FISA must be extended, Rep. McCaul says
Friday is the deadline for Congress to reauthorize a key tool for collecting foreign intelligence. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Head...
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Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms
A new report from the Pew Research Center says American politics are not as simple as red versus blue. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour...
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Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what they mean for November
Voters in four states went to the polls on Tuesday to choose their party's candidates. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and li...
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How the loss of USAID has weakened the fight against Ebola
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is escalating quickly. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines...
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America's 250th anniversary revives questions about religion and the founders
As the nation nears its 250th anniversary next month, Judy Woodruff reports on how old questions about faith and the founding are once again being pushed...
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U.S. military says it has begun striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in latest escalation of tensions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military would strike Iran "hard" Wednesday night following threats for more strikes from Trump earlier in the day...
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FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying "if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in...
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China car exports jump 73% in May as high fuel prices raise interest in EVs
China's passenger car exports jumped 73% year-on-year in May to around 809,000 vehicles, an industry group reported Wednesday, as higher gasoline and dies...
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What to know about execution methods in the U.S. after judge blocks Alabama from using nitrogen gas
Alabama's plans to execute a death row inmate using nitrogen gas appeared to be thwarted Tuesday by a federal judge permanently blocking the state from us...
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In the Ukraine war, new ground-based drones are playing a key role on the battlefield
Ukraine relies on robotic warfare to punch above its weight on the battlefield, including shifting frontline duties from soldiers to land drones. Newsilin...
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Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, U.S. test results show
Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic's disruptions while older students' test scores continue to stagnate, according to t...
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Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part...
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WATCH: Trump says he's 'not looking to renew' U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico
Without a commitment by July 1, the trade deal would face annual reviews of its status and possibly expire in 2036. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Nevada is set to have one of nation's premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat
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Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery
Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service memb...
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Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility
Since the opening of Camp East Montana in Texas last year, immigration lawyers and rights advocates have expressed concerns about conditions inside the fa...
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The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters
Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the origina...
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WATCH: 'We're going to be attacking' Iran after U.S. helicopter shot down, Trump says
"We're going to hit them again hard today," President Donald Trump said. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to...
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WATCH: 'He's a thug,' Trump says of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner
President Donald Trump spoke at length on Wednesday about Democrat Graham Platner, who clinched Maine's Democratic Senate nomination on Tuesday. Newsiline...
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PHOTOS: Pope Leo honors Gaudi's Sagrada Familia masterpiece in Barcelona
Leo called Gaudí's unfinished temple, one of the world's most visited monuments, a "sign of unity and harmony for all of Spain," an ongoing building proje...
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WATCH: Trump claims U.S. is taking 'millions of barrels' of oil out of Strait of Hormuz, calls inflation data 'great'
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FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
The warrant signed by a federal judge last week approved the seizure of documents and records related to the "storage, use, or disposal" of methyl methacr...